Policy Documents

Federal Government (CAN)

Interpretation Bulletin: Personal Information

Guidelines for processing personal data across borders

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing and privacy

Data at Your Fingertips Biometrics and the Challenges to Privacy

Who to contact with concerns about the protection of your personal health information

Policy statement on the collection, use and disclosure of genetic test results


Ontario (ON)

Submission on Bill 106: Obligations and authorities of Ontario Health Teams and access to records in electronic format [PDF]

Privacy and security considerations for virtual health care visits [PDF]

Digital Health under PHIPA: Selected Overview [PDF]

Open Government and Protecting Privacy [PDF]


Quebec (QB)

Technology and Privacy, in a Time of Societal Choices 5th Quinquennial Report of the Commission d'accès à l'information du Québec

Biometrics: Principles and Legal Duties of Organizations (Available in French only: Biométrie : principes à respecter et obligations légales des organisations) [PDF]


Nova Scotia (NS)

PHIA Basics for staff [PDF]


British Columbia (BC)

Access to Data for Health Research

Securing personal information: A self-assessment for public bodies and organizations

BC physician privacy toolkit

Direct-to-consumer genetic testing and privacy


Alberta (AB)

Electronic Health Record Systems Guidance [PDF]

Health Information Act: Interpreting “Person”

Health Information Act Guide [PDF]

Joint Resolution: Open Government (2010)

Joint Resolution: Cross-Border Transfers (2012)

Genetic Testing and Privacy


Saskatchewan (SK)

IPC Guide to FOIP

IPC Guide to LA FOIP

IPC Guide to HIPA


Manitoba (MB)

A Review of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act [PDF]


Northwest Territories (NWT)

Submissions of the Information And Privacy Commissioner [PDF]

NTHSSA Ministerial Directive Re Privacy Policies [PDF]

Planning for Success: Privacy Impact Assessment Guide [PDF]


Newfoundland & Labrador (NFL)

Yes! You Can! - Dispelling the Myths about Sharing Information Relating to Children and Youth Who Receive Government Services [PDF]

Privacy Management Program [PDF]

Disclosure of Personal Health Information for Research Purposes: Guidance for Researchers and Custodians of Personal Health Information [PDF]

Use of Email for Communicating Personal Health Information [PDF]


Yukon (YK)

HIPMA Regulations Comments [PDF]

Getting Ahead of The Curve Report [PDF]

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